Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Filming for Chapter 15, "Run Lola Run," is complete!

The final shot only captured the two people from shoulder to shoulder. 🎉👑 6➈รⓗ𝔲ˣ.CoⓂ 🍬🍓

Just like in the original film, Chen An used dark red lighting to illuminate the two figures, ultimately revealing them at the end.

At first, the two of them felt uncomfortable because of the glare from the lights.

After getting used to it, the filming was completed quickly.

"OK! Cut! Congratulations, we've wrapped filming!"

The staff present were all happy. The two-month filming was finally over, and everyone could go home early to prepare for the Chinese New Year.

"Everyone, pack your things first, the wrap party is tonight!"

Chen An directed the staff to tidy up the scene, preparing for a big feast tonight.

With this, filming for "Run Lola Run" was completed.

Chen An felt his mind was much lighter, probably because it had shrunk.

At the wrap party, Chen An even gave each staff member a red envelope.

Not much, fifty yuan per person.

The two lead actors will each receive 1,000.

It's a way of showing appreciation for hard work and also a way to bring good luck.

The remaining funds were enough for Chen An to use for post-production work.

The staff thanked Chen An and toasted him, and Chen An also drank a glass.

"Little brother, remember to ask your older sister for help if you find any good scripts in the future."

Ning Jing also generously offered a toast to Ning Jing alone.

While it's the film set, addressing someone at a banquet tonight feels more intimate.

"Of course, I would naturally like to invite such a good actress as Sister Jing."

Chen An accepted everyone who came today, as he was happy anyway.

Everyone chatted and drank, the atmosphere was great, and everyone was naturally happy after work was over.

While in a daze, Chen An found Chen Wei and asked him to help him get to the hotel.

It took Chen Wei and two other men, Jiang Wu and Chen An, to get the drunken Chen An to the hotel.

the next day.

Chen An led a group of people with film and flew to Beijing ahead of time.

However, this time it wasn't taken back to school, but instead left at the Beijing Film Studio to help with post-production.

They even hired people to produce the animation needed for the film at the Shanghai Art Museum.

After all, professional tasks should be handled by professionals.

Chen An went to school to register first, and only after settling things at school could he join the post-production team.

The semester is almost over, and the teachers at school are very busy, with school affairs to handle and many off-campus meetings and lectures to attend.

Therefore, Chen An couldn't find Teacher Mu, and other teachers even substituted for him in class.

The next time we met was during the final exams.

"How did the filming go? I've been busy lately and haven't been able to visit you."

Upon returning, Teacher Mu sought out Chen An, who had just finished his exam, to inquire about the situation.

"It's all filmed. We're having it done at the Beijing Film Studio for post-production. I think it turned out pretty well."

"Alright, I won't ask anything else. I'll check the exam myself. If you fail, you'll be in big trouble!"

Chen An had just finished his exams and was confident about his results; he felt no pressure to pass.

"That's definitely not the case, I'm confident about it."

"That's good. You cast two students from the Central Academy of Drama and one sophomore this time. The acting teachers all gave me feedback, saying that even though their own students are making a movie, they still have to go to the neighboring Central Academy of Drama to find actors. Why are you trying to imitate those big directors?"

"No way, they were all recommended by Jiang Wen."

Chen An certainly couldn't admit it, so he shifted the blame to Jiang Wen.

"That's for the best, so you don't change your story when you tell others later."

Teacher Mu said irritably, her face clearly showing disbelief.

But he couldn't be bothered to care; as long as the director was my student, that was enough.

After chatting for a few minutes, Teacher Mu let Chen An leave.

Chen An also rushed to the Beijing Film Studio to participate in post-production and added the soundtrack.

Chen An was particularly impressed by the rhythmic soundtrack of the original film and decided to add it in.

A few days later, the school was already on holiday.

The results came out, and Chen An barely passed, but he kept going to the editing room and couldn't be found anywhere else.

During this period, we also discussed with the Beijing Film Studio suppliers which film festival to send the film to.

Chen An originally wanted to submit the film to the Berlin Film Festival, since it was the place that paid the most attention to Chinese-language films in his previous life, but the screening period had already passed.

Chen An didn't even bother to ask them to make an exception.

Chen An was also reluctant to give it away in Venice, after all, in his previous life, this film had only received a Golden Lion nomination.

Therefore, Chen An wanted to submit his film to the Cannes Film Festival, which emphasizes the artistic merit of films but does not exclude commercial aspects. This is also the reason for their success, which is why they are hailed as the top of the three major film festivals.

"Run Lola Run" is a combination of commerce and art, and it also innovates in terms of story structure, so Chen An felt that it still had potential.

Therefore, Chen An did not rush to speed up the post-production of the film, but instead focused on improving the quality of the film.

Chen An valued this film highly and pondered every step of the process repeatedly.

Not long after, post-production also stopped. The New Year was approaching, and the rest had to be left for next year.

Chen An, along with his cell phone (which he kept under wraps) and the new shoes he bought for his parents, boarded the train back to his hometown.

Just like when he came, Chen An didn't dare to sleep in the car.

After finally getting off the train, I still had to take an old bus to get to my hometown county.

To get back to the village, you have to hitch a ride on the way, otherwise you'll have to walk.

However, Chen An was still very happy, after all, he was going home.

Moreover, my dad told me that he had borrowed a tricycle from someone in the village to pick me up and take me back.

As soon as he got off the bus, with his eyelids still heavy with sleep, Chen An immediately saw his father, Chen Ping, sitting on the tricycle opposite him, staring longingly at the passing buses.

Chen An waved and called out, "Dad, over here!"

Chen Ping looked up and saw his son, whom he hadn't seen for over a year, and immediately came over to hug Chen An.

Looking at his son, who was much darker and thinner, this country man couldn't help but tear up: "You've been working hard out there, haven't you? I've done everything I can to make sure you've suffered."

Chen An patted his father on the back with his car and comforted him, "Don't worry, Dad, your son made money, even made a movie, and he's even bought a cell phone!"

As he spoke, Chen An took out his phone, which was hidden in his inner pocket, and showed it to Chen Ping.

"Good, good, good! Man'er has studied and is doing well!"

"Come on, Dad will take you home!"

As she spoke, she pulled her son toward the borrowed tricycle and placed the things Chen An was carrying on the back of the tricycle.

He had Chen An sit on the back of the tricycle, where he had specially placed a cushion.

Chen An sat down directly on the tricycle and leaned back against the back of the vehicle.

The tension that had been building up began to ease.

I talked to my father about things that had happened over the past year, and of course, I only talked about the good things.

As they chatted, Chen An unconsciously fell asleep. Chen Ping looked at his sleeping son behind him and slowed down his cycling pace so that his son could sleep more comfortably.

When Chen An opened his eyes, he had already arrived at his hometown, which he had left more than a year ago.

When the mother saw her son return, she excitedly rushed out of the room, carrying the family's precious old hen in her hand.

It seems that he was just about to make his move when Chen An interrupted him.

"Man'er's back! Come in quickly, you've had a hard time, I'll kill this chicken for you to eat today!"

Seeing her son's darker complexion, Liu Hong felt heartbroken and tears streamed down her face.

He held Chen An tightly, unwilling to let go.

Chen An quickly comforted her, and Chen Ping, not wanting to let the mother and son have a moment of tenderness, put the things down and went to return the tricycle.

After comforting him, Chen An also took out the shoes he had bought and the wine he had gotten from the wealthy Jiang Wen from his luggage.

It has to be said that Chen An and Jiang Wen are really comfortable to be around.

He spoke frankly and took good care of Chen An, which Chen An remembered.

This wine was a gift from Jiang Wen, who said it was a New Year's present, which touched Chen An quite a bit.

Jiang Wen, who was clearing away the dishes in the capital, suddenly sneezed.

"Who's talking about me?"

When Chen An returned home, he gave the gifts to his parents and asked them to try on the shoes to see if they fit.

As for the wine being put away by his mother, who said they would drink it during the New Year, Chen An didn't say anything more.

At noon, Chen An helped kill the chicken.

Chen An originally wanted his mother to keep the baby to lay eggs, but she insisted on killing it for him to eat.

As Chen An was about to strike, he said, "I've done my best. If I can't save you, then go. I will take care of your wife and daughters."

After killing Chen An, he realized, "Wait, this looks like a hen. Oh well, it's already done. Next time I'll kill a rooster and apologize to you."

I beg for everything, I beg for everything.

(End of this chapter)